For most of the first half Ballymena looked the better side, but failed to capitalise, having only a single penalty to show for their endeavours at the break. Early second half pressure resulted in a converted try to stretch the lead to 10-0, but almost immediately Malone hit back with a converted try of their […]
The tension was almost unbearable at Hatrick Park where Rainey Old Boys came from 14-3 behind to snatch the lead with a try two minutes from time against second placed City of Derry. Referee Mark Hermin infuriated the large home support by playing eight minutes of added time,but an inspired Rainey side pulled out all […]
Instonians 34, Ballynahinch 15. This friendly kicked off in sunny conditions at Shaw’s Bridge on 12 February. There was no score until 24 minutes when Ballynahinch scored a deserved try after a period of pressure. Inst, as has been their style, hit back a couple of minutes later with a try by Michael Kirvell which […]
The scene was set for a good game. Conditions where perfect for running rugby in this clash between Grosvenor and Donagadee. Donagadee coming into the match unbeaten and full of confidence against a Grosvenor side who had not had the same success as their last season. The odds were stacked against them. Grosvenor started well […]
Ballyclare 1st XV had another outstanding win in Qualifying2 on Saturday when they defeated Lisburn 43-3 at the Cloughan. This was the eighth consecutive victory in the league for Willie Logan`s side–in fact the last loss was away to Lisburn on 23rd October.The win also brought another bonus point–the Clare side now has accumulated more […]
When Armagh travelled to Bangor, they had to put the league table to the back of their minds. Although Bangor had yet to win a game this season they had earned the reputation of always putting up a brave fight right to the final whistle. Following steady rain all Friday the pitch was in remarkably […]
City of Derry Rugby Club’s dismal away record this season came back to haunt them when they were defeated in the local derby against Rainey Old Boys at Magherafelt on Saturday last. The result drops Derry into third place in All Ireland League Division 3 six points behind leaders Instonians and two points behind second […]
With most schools on a spring half term break there were only two games played on Saturday 12th February. There was also one midweek fixture played when Foyle and Londonderry College hosted Limavady Grammar School in the last remaining Northern Bank Ulster Schools’ Bowl quarter-final game. The Foyle and Londonderry College team set their stall […]
The University of Ulster, Coleraine welcomed their fellow Students from Jordanstown to Cromore road on Wednesday in the annual colleges league rugby match. It was the Coleraine side that took the bragging rights for this year with a deserved 19-17 win. It was UUC who hit the ground running and were on the score sheets […]